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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.77, 1,830.82 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.77, 1,830.82 and 343.22 is: 514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.77 : 1,830.82 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.77/1,830.82 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.77x = 1,830.82 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.77x = 628,374.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,374.04/1,220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.74

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